Nigeria's Super Falcons will begin their Los Angeles 2028 Olympics qualifying campaign against Comoros next month with a strong squad. Interim Head Coach Augustine Eguavoen has selected 28 players, including captain Rasheedat Ajibade and goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie. The team also features a mix of experienced players and young talents.
The selected players have been instructed to report at the AM2PM Hotel, Ijebu-Ode on Saturday, 3rd October. The squad includes defenders Michelle Alozie and Oluwatosin Demehin, midfielders Christy Ucheibe and Jennifer Echegini, and forwards Gift Monday and Asisat Oshoala. Youngsters Christiana Uzoma, Farida Abdulwahab, and Tumininu Adeshina are also part of the team.
Comoros will host the first leg of the second-round fixture on Friday, 9 October, while Nigeria will host the return leg on Tuesday, 13 October. Both matches will be played at the Remo Stars Sports Stadium, Ikenne-Remo. This is because Comoros does not have a CAF-approved venue for international games.
The Super Falcons squad for the Olympics qualifier features players from various top clubs around the world. Goalkeepers Chiamaka Nnadozie and Comfort Erhabor are from England, while defenders Shukurat Oladipo and Ashley Plumptre play in Italy and Saudi Arabia respectively. Midfielder Toni Payne and forward Jennifer Echegini also have experience playing in top European leagues.
A total of 28 players have been selected for the Olympics qualifier, including 3 goalkeepers, 8 defenders, 8 midfielders, and 9 forwards. Forwards Rasheedat Ajibade and Asisat Oshoala are part of the team, alongside Joy Omewa and Uchenna Kanu. The team also features players from the Nigerian Women's Football League, including Edo Queens and Nasarawa Amazons.
Victory on aggregate will send the Falcons to a third-round fixture in the five-fixture qualifying campaign, which will end in December next year. The team will be looking to make a strong impression under interim coach Augustine Eguavoen. The Super Falcons have a tough task ahead of them, but they have a good chance of progressing to the next round.
Key players in the squad include captain Rasheedat Ajibade, goalkeeper Chiamaka Nnadozie, and forward Asisat Oshoala. The team's performance in the Olympics qualifier will be crucial in determining their chances of qualifying for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. The Super Falcons will be looking to make a strong start to their campaign.
Key points
- The Super Falcons will face Comoros in the second-round fixture of the Olympics qualifier.
- A total of 28 players have been selected for the Olympics qualifier.
- The team will be looking to make a strong impression under interim coach Augustine Eguavoen.
